The Charge Nurse, RN, is responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care and to coordinate total nursing care for residents. Under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager, participates in planning, organizing and reviewing operations, implements procedures and programs; determines work procedures and expedites work flow; ensures compliance with all operating policies, procedures, and regulations. Communicates with and supervises appropriate personnel; provides daily and other reports, and performs direct care duties using accepted nursing best practice standards when required.

Qualifications:

3+ years’ experience in nursing preferably in an acute/long term care setting.

2+ years supervisory experience.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or BS in related field preferred

Current NYS license and registration as an RN in good standing required.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Proficient in MS Office programs and able to learn new software rapidly.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities:

Performs and assists with various nursing procedures according to the procedure manual. Assists physicians with treatments or examinations when needed.

Observes treatment and/or services performed by team members or other staff members.

Actively participates in development of realistic, measureable, time bound goals for the resident and staff.

Promotes an environment for the residents that acknowledges resident's rights, individuality and encourages maximum level of independence.

Provides instruction and guidance to family, residents, and caregivers on medications and plan of treatment.

Provides and assists with provision of direct care needs for residents according to care plan/physician orders/resident needs.

Functions as a medication nurse if needed. Observes proper procedures regarding the passing of mediation, checking documentation for accuracy. Maintains accountability and follows procedures for narcotics and restricted drugs.

Responds to emergencies; assesses resident condition, and makes responsible decisions about the type of medical attention required. Notifies family if patient is admitted to a hospital or transferred. Notifies physicians of significant changes in patient condition before notifying family. Collaborates with family with regard to hospitalization.